How will lodging a workers compensation claim affect my employment?
If your claim has been accepted, and if you have no capacity to work, you will be paid workers compensation while your are off work. If, within 52 weeks of your injury you are able to return to work, the University is required to provide you with employment in a position which is the same or equivalent to the position held before injury or with suitable employment. (S155A ACA 1985) [ Top of Page ] 4. I work a second job and now that I am injured I cannot work at all. How will this affect any compensation I receive? If you have a second job and are injured while working for the University, you will need to provide our WorkCover Insurer with evidence of your secondary employment. There is a section on the workers claim form that requests this information. You will also be required to provide proof of employment for your second job, such as a the employer’s name, contact details and current payslips, hours of work, etc. If appropriate, the Insurer will calculate your entitlement to compen
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